08/03/2015 3:37 PM |
Anonymous

Former MNPS board member Albert Hartley died on July 29. In addition to serving on the board, Albert was an avid birder and talented amateur naturalist and wildlife photographer. A memorial will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville at 2 p.m. September 26, 2015. If you wish to honor his memory, please consider a contribution to the Audubon Naturalist Society (http://anshome.org/).

Shifting Sands: Coastal Plain Flora from Wetlands to Upland

The lower Eastern Shore is rich in biodiversity. From towering forests to creeks, rivers and bays; from the smallest lichens to the biggest bald cypress trees you likely have ever seen, the wildly diverse ecosystems of the lands surrounding Salisbury in Wicomico County beckon us to explore and learn about this intriguing area. During our 2015 conference we will enjoy wonderful speakers and leaders who will unlock these treasures. Please join us!

The applicant demonstrates that the results of the project will add to the body of knowledge about plants and habitats in Maryland

An appreciable portion of the plant specimens or research sites come from or are located in Maryland

The project may concern the effects of invasive non-native plants on Maryland native plants.

Following these criteria, projects in a number of different fields and disciplines may be appropriate, for example: botany, ecology, genetics, education, environmental restoration, horticulture, and silviculture.

06/09/2014 12:53 PM |
Anonymous

Towson U has developed free smartphone app to track wavyleaf basketgrass populations. Please download the app and USE IT! For information about 2014 training sessions, click here. But training is not necessary if you can recognize wavy-leaf and know how to use apps on your phone.

Here is the Report of the Maryland Botanical Heritage Work Group, which was established in 2013 by the Maryland General Assembly and appointed by the Governor of Maryland to assess threats and make recommendations for the preservation of plant species native to the State and the region. Kirsten Johnson, President of the Maryland Native Plant Society, chaired the work group.

11/08/2013 12:55 PM |
Anonymous

DNR is seeking public comments on creating new Wildlands and expanding some existing Wildlands. These are lands already owned by the state that get enhanced conservation protection, the state's equivalent of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Details here. Please add your support for this important protection for Maryland's native habitats. You can email your comments to wildlands@dnr.state.md.us, by December 9.